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The clarion., 1887-10-12
A BarberrY Hedge.

The berberry or barberry, as this hardy
plant is variously termed, is employed in
some localities as a hedge. 1t is easily
propagated both from seed and by a
division of the roots. The seed may be
sown in early spring or as soon as ripe
and before they have dried. If the seed
are kept long before planting they are
covered In moist sand. A very usual
plan is to SOW the seed in the garden
and transplant the seedlings in the hedge
row, though some prefer to sow the seed
where the hedge is desired, afterwards
thinning out the young plants.
The clarion., 1887-10-12

Sec 4. That bulletins or reports of
progress shall be published at said sta
tons at least once in three months, one
copy of which shall be sent to each
newspaper Ia the Stats or Territories
IN which fhsN are respectively located
aud to ~nch ,niivida ,is actually angsg-.i
IN farming a. may request the sum
aud As tsr a. the means of the station
will permit. Such bulletins or re-
ports. and the snnual reports of
said st si"ns shall be transmitted in
th- mails If the United states free nj
charge for postage, under such regIl.-
tions as the Postmaster General NAV
from time to time prescribe.
The clarion., 1887-10-12
The Law Committee of the Masonic
Grand Todoe of Mississippi has decided

The Law Committee of the Masonic
Grand Lodge of Mississippi has decided
that defunct chartered Lodge cannot
be revived except by the power that
created it the Grand Lodge; that
there is no law authorizing the Grand
Master to issue a dispensation to the
brethren who had composed such a
Lodge to resume work until the meet
ing of Grand Lodge; that there are
only two kinds of Lodges known to
the Constitution and Regulations of the
Grand Lodge: chartered Lodge, with
full powers, and U. d or new Lodge,
with limited powers. 1t has been the
custom. however, to revive defunct
Lodges by dispensation of the g. NJ
whenever the spirit moved the brethren
to resume work. Grand Master Pat
ton issued such dispensation in 1865,
and the precedent then, if not earlier
has been followed nearly
every year since. But the Law Com
mittee is clearly right in its decision.
The clarion., 1887-10-12
Hatching Cyclones.

II guess I'd better withdraw from
the church for two or three months. said
Dakota man to the minister .Why,
how's that. brother. what's the matterpr
inquired the pastor. Il feel three or
four cyclone lies sort of working
around in my mind and they've got to
come out Just give me a leave OF
absence for say ninety days. and I'll be
back with you again next fall. | be-
lieve they will be some of the thunder
INCEST cyclone lies ever told, and j
don't want to disgrace the church. ~
D1kokn Bell
The clarion., 1887-10-12
Blue Masonry.

The first Three Degrees are clothed in
or ornamented with blue, from whence
the name is derived. The following de
grees have not the same uniformity in
their outward appearance. Blue is the
color of truth or fidelity; and it is re-
markable fact that the Brethren have
ever remained true to the Blue Degrees,
while the authority of the other degrees
has often been disputed, and in many
places altogether denied. Under the
reign of William III of England, blue
was adopted as a favorite color of the
Craft.
As William III. commenced his reign
as King of England, Feb. l3, 1889, and
died March s, 1902, the adoption of the
blue color by the Craft is at least cen
tury and three-quarters old. = The
Trowel.
The clarion., 1887-10-12
Brine Sailing Versus Dry Sailing.

Tne advocates Of the so called s.new
process" of brine sailing butter are fitting
opinions quite freely with the advocates
OF the old method of ''dry salting'' There
are successful butter workers on both
SIDES, which makes it appear that each
method possesses merits and that each
produces good quality Of butter. The
question TO be decided seems TO be which
method involves the least labor. AS high
authority as 7. d. Curtis takes the ground
that dry sailing is equally advantageous
with the new process and less trouble
some. He claims that the easiest way to
salt butter is the usual one, viz: apply
ing the salt direct to the butter when it
has reached the granular state.
The clarion., 1887-10-12
"1he Knight Of Honor"

We are greatly indebted to the court
esy of the publishers of this excellent
semi-monthly for an exchange. We
draw very freely from its pages, and
we wish it understood that most of
our selections relating to the Knights
of Honor are from that journal. 1t is
printed in pamphlet form, only one dol
lar a year. Every member of the Or
der ought to read it. Rogers Tulley &
Co., Publishers, Louisville, KY.
The clarion., 1887-10-12

We are very much indebted to Grand
Representatives Isaac T. Hart and w.
j. Bradshaw for copies of the daily
Journal of the Sovereign Grand Lodge
of Odd Fellows recently in session at
Denver, Col 1t was grand occasion.
The total membership in America is
545,l67. Pennsylvania has the largest
membership-over $4,000. In England
the Manchester Unity has 648, 1862 mem
bers, with cash on hand S31 ,585 $50.
The clarion., 1887-10-12
Elijah Youngblood. of Coffee county

Elijah Youngblood, of Coffee county
Ca. ought to be proud of his record,
as thus set forth in the Augusta Ga
zette: Elijah Youngblood has killed
990 deer. He is one of Coffee's most
successful farmers. and lives now ON
one of the poorest places in the county,
and makes plenty. 1t is said that
since 1910 eleven families have starved
on the place. but he makes plenty, and
sells corn potatoes and bacon He
says any man who can not make liv-
ing in this county should not live.
He Is 81 years old, can walk all day
in the woods. and can run a mile to
head deer or wildcat when he hears
old Altman bark. He has killed 240
wildcats.
The clarion., 1887-10-12
How Hetty Saved the Fee.

The shadows of a short Noyem Der
afternoon were lengthening along the
shady street as the sun slowly disap-
peared behind the distant range OF
Squawmuek hills. while its rays lin
gered in a last caress on the plate
glass windows of the room in which
Millionaire Skinfiint lay on his sick
bed. The shadows slowly crept into
the room. yelling the familiar articles
of furniture from his dimmed sight.
The shadows of death were creeping
in, too; creeping closer TO the bed OF
down where the aged man lay with no
hand to tend him save that OF ms
daughter Hetty. From time TO time
she stroked his heated brow with her
corrugated palm, and thought sadly
that the hour was at hand which would
make her an orphan; that phantom
hands were beckoning her gray-haired
sire from across the fearsome stream.
and that the doctor was calling twice
a day and charging two dollars visit
And so, filed with these solemn
tboughts. she sat in the fast-deepening
twilight. her hands resting idly on the
shrond on which she had been at work
Aroused bv feeble call from the suf-
ferer. the turned TO him and said:
"Well, what is it nor!"
He tried to speak. but his breath
came in short. spasmodic gasps- His
strength was going fast
At that moment the rumble OF wheels
was heard in the village street; low.
old-fashioned chaise stopped in front OF
the door: the worthy village doctor
alirhted and was about to fasten ms
horse to the stone post. when q female
figure came flying down the walk, a
OBTAINING hand was laid on ms arm.
and tie shrill voice of Hetty Skinf1int
exclaimed:
mgr The Judge
The clarion., 1887-10-12
saves Scrubbing.

A novel bath was witnessed in Los
Angeles. A father had stationed his
whole family of children on the front
lawn in order, from the shortest to the
tallest. each of the youngsters clothed
in big towel, and when all was ready
the hose was turned on, while the
youngsters danced with delight. After
fifteen minutes brisk application the
herd was driven to the rear of the
house. where they we're dried and re-
dressed. Yes. said the pater fami-
las, t'that's the way l do It. and you
see 1t saves an. immense amount Of
scFupbing. los Am0eles I5ibusle.
The clarion., 1887-10-12

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The clarion., 1887-10-12

DUTcHEss, THE cLyDEsDAIE MARE
good condition, at maturity, from about
LOO to 1000 pounds. The prevailing
eolors are bays and browns, with wnite
markings.
The cut here given represents the I'M
ported Clydes mare Dutchess, now OF ene
''Brookside farm" in Indiana, where mas
been imported fine collection OF Clyoes-
dale horses and Galloway cattle nom
Scotland.
The clarion., 1887-10-12
THE FRATERNITIES.
TRUE BROTHERHOOD.

Foot 10 foot, no matter where,
Though far beyond my desired road,
II Brother needs Brothers care,
On foot II go and share his load.
Knee TO knee, DO selfish prayer
shall ever from my lips ascend,
For all who act upon the square
At least henceiorth my prayer shall bend.
Breast TO breast, and this swear,
Brothers secrets here shah sleep,
II told 10 me upon the square,
save those | am not bound 10 keep.
Hand TO back, o type Of love,
Fit emblem to adorD the skies;
Be this our talk below, above
To help poor falling mortaIs rise.
Cheek TO cheek, or mouth to ear;
We all like sheep have gone astray,
May we good counsel give and ear,
ill each shall find a better way
The clarion., 1887-10-12
FARM AND GARDEN.
INFORMATION OF INTEREST ABOUT
CLYDESDALE HORSES.

Timely Hints for the Apiary-Two Gate
Fasteners Introduced to Notice-How
Barbcrry Hedges Are started-BIanch-
ing and Storing Celery.
'Earthing up" or handling celery, as
the earlier process Of banking is variously
termed, begins about six weeks after the
plants have been set out or as soon as the
stalks begin to lie down. The object of
this earthiug is to keep the stalks upright
and cause a new growth to start the best
for eating. The usual plan is when the
plants are quite dry TO compress the
stalks with the left hand and crowd earth
about them with the other
A great point is to prevent dry earth
falling between the stalks; it must be
frmed about them in such manner as to
keep the plants straight and compact. The
first earthing up is from two TO four
inches high, enough TO keep the plant
straight. More soil is gradually drawn
up 10 the plant by means of hoe or plow
until the banking is completed. The bank
Is best made broad ut the base and the
The clarion., 1887-10-12
/ He CLA RION

s.sr. HIS; six months, rs cents; In club,
Oes more s.. 90 each per year, with an extra
d ~ =, -sttsr up Of club Of SIX or more
eopJ.r y %e.rrymen one Dollar year.
sSAny present subscriber renewing, and send
iAs - credit OF the others extended for year
az q " each Id t,s rar.on.l,v .o.,e.a :,
- Of subscription, and prompt renewals win
H.slIgr popular clubbing arrangements viii be
- tor 1851, and other suitable publications
~ -,.I.ness should be made by Postofhee order,
,sI note, sHsa the same can be obtained, or
Of IP'.rersd istter. When entrusted 70 the mails
y ~ orliszry way tie publisher will not be re-
..--sssbs tor loss.
The clarion., 1887-10-12


A correspondent in Rural New Yorker,
who prefers to swing gates, attests to the
merits of the fastener shown in the first
cut He has tried rope loops, chains,
pegs and turnpins, without satisfactory
results, and finds the fastener illustrated
the best ever used
The clarion., 1887-10-12

Much is said and written nowadays
about making stout gates and hanging
them, but little appears in regard to the
latch attachment or other means of fast
ening the gates
The clarion., 1887-10-12

AcTIvE lodges, like active waters,
keep pure; stagnant lodges, like stsgnaut
pools, breed disease. Liven up your
lodge. Move up the membership. In
crease them.-K. of 81.
The clarion., 1887-10-12
How the Monkey Stole the Money.

In a house on the Boulevard Napol-
con, of Toulouse, a woman locked up
money in a desk and went out shop
ping; on her return she missed three
napoleons, gold 5-franc piece, and
franc in silver. There was no trace of
burglary Very much bewildered by
these losses the good woman was deep
in reflection over the matter when she
heard roar of laughter from her
neighbors garden. ''Oh, the thiefw
cried several persons at once. Where
has he stolen this?" The dame de-
scended instantly, ran out and said:
''Oh! my money, messieurs; where is
the thief?" He is up tree, madame"
pointing up to monkey in high
branch above them, .'but here is the
money! The monkey, who certainly
would be an invaluable assistant TO
burglar. had been seen to climb into
the window of one of the good lady's
rooms. had unlocked a drawer, found
the money, and concealing it in his
jowl had brought it to his master. /
find that no less an authority than
Button declares that female Chin
panzee who went out to service at
Loango made the beds, swept the
house, and so far assisted in the cook
ing as to turn the spit. NJ. de Grand
pre-, an officer of the French navy,
tells of another chimpanzee, on board
a French man-of-war, which assists
the cook and turns the capstan and
furls sail as well as any of the sailors.
In China monkeys helpin the tea pick
ing, and Lord Monboddo used to
gravely contend that apes could talk
readily enough, but that their superior
cunning told them to hold their tongues
least they should be put to hard work.
Leeds Mercury.
The clarion., 1887-10-12

THE Dictator's best work was that
which gave him the most trouble; but it
is always so. fearful sowing makes joy
full reaping. Revive that lodge at any
cost and You will rejoice.-K. of 81.
The clarion., 1887-10-12

so Bilkinson is settling mp his
debts?' II hear he is. Has he
squared things with you?" NO But
I'm friend of his, you know. - zosrn
Topics.
The clarion., 1887-10-12

AN upright pillar can bear great
weight, and an upright knight has the
most influence Remember your obli-
cation.
The clarion., 1887-10-12

A young lady at ball called her
escort an Indian because he was ..on
her trail all the time. Hartford Sam
day Journdi-
The clarion., 1887-10-12
A Perfect Chart.

Brother, the Hon. J. Proctor Knott,
Governor of Kentucky. in his recent ell
oquent Masonic address at Maysville,
KY, said: "Freemasonry is, in fact, q
perfect chart of human life from the
cradle to the grave. / speak after hav-
ing carefully considered the weight of
each particular word when | say il is the
purest, the grandest and most compre-
hensive system of ethics ever taught by
the uninspired wisdom of man. 1t en-
braces the entire range of social philoso-
ply, inculcsting in progressive series
of beautiful lessons, illustrated by the
most striking and impressive symbols.
the practice of every virtue and the per-
formance of every moral duty that the
human being can possibly owe to him.
self, his neigbhor or his God.
"It impresses the. neophyte at the
threshold with a due sense of the utter
destitution and helplessness of man on
entering the arena of life, and teaches
him the necessity and value of that
friendly sympathy and brotherly assist
aDce upon which ne must so often rely
as he treads its thorny road and climbs
its rugged sleeps. 1t admonishes him at
the very outset to place his supreme,
undoubting trust, at all times and under
all circumstances, in the wisdom and
goodness of that Divine Being whose
mercy marks the sparrow's fall, while
His power holds the far-off Pleides in
their places; to make His Holy Word a
lamp to his feet and a light to his path
amid all the trials, temptations and vi
cissitudes of life, and to render Him
that humble and grateful alteration
which is ever due from a rational crea-
ture to an all-wise and omnipotent Gre
ator.
''It teaches him to put guard upon
| himself; to become the vigilant and in
exorable censor of his own conduct; te
circumscribe his desires and keep hi.
passions within due bounds; to square
his actions by the square of virtue, anG
do unto others as he would have other
do unto him; to covet no mans posses
sions; to envy no mans prosperity; Il
defame no mans reputation. but to rem
der to every one his due."-Ex.
The clarion., 1887-10-12

KNIGHT ]. L. POWER, of the Jackson
(Miss.) CLARION, has good fraternal
column. He takes most of it from the
Knights of Honor, and generally gives
credit.-Knight of Honor.
The clarion., 1887-10-12

A oxxIous tor hard work L the bsst
kind Of eeuiuss-Wrs. HtoWe.
The clarion., 1887-10-12

FRIENDSHIP is wealth. Solomon said,
Better in the day of calamity is a neigh
Dor that is near, than brother that is
far Off" Meet members with smile
always and every where; it enriches you
and them too.-K. of H.
The clarion., 1887-10-12
Club RaleS.-

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4A- below viii be sent one year
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-07-09

FOURTH OF JULY NoTEs.-Every-
body had good time on Monday.
The boys almost blew up the town
with their racket. Firecrackers are
good to fire up the spirit of patriotism,
but death to shattered nerves and sem
sitive constitutions; and a nuisance
on account of shying horses.
The Changers made a creditable
appearance, with their wagon deco
rated with wheat and grass. The old
and honorary members rode in the
wagon. They were fine body of men
and represented the most important
industry in the county and the great
est power at the polls. Hurrah for
the Changers. 1t is good for them and
the town people to come together on
such occasions.
The knights of Labor are another
important body in citizenship and in
dustry. They turned out strong and
made fine appearance, marshaled by
two such popular members as Merce
Hollis and Jos. E. Ahern. The Union
Hose Company paid the knights a
compliment by giving them three
cheers" as they passed their Assembly
Room on Burke Street. There is a
bond of fraternity between all such
organizations, that should be cherish
ed. The colored knights were also in
the line, marshaled by their trusted
leader, Mr.. Washington Corsey.
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LOCAL NEWS.
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each number. In fact the Weekly Press
is complete newspaper. The HERALD
contains all the home and local news,
etc., taken together, these two papers
furnish the complete necessary general
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in Berkeley County. They will be sent
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KING SoLoMoN's DIAMOND MINES.
Julian Hawthorn, who ought to be
q good judge, says Of III. Rider Hag.
CARDS story OF liking Solomon's
Mines" aThere Is no story Of adj
venture that surpasses IT'D That
seems to be the popular verdict.
Everybody Is reading It or talking
about 1t. Ofcourse there are no end
of editions published, from cloth
bound at $3.50 to the Seaside Library
edition at 20 cents. And, as might
be expected, the cheapest of all is The
Literary Recoltition edition which In
large type, unabridged, sells for s
cents In paper covers, or 20 cents in
cloth binding. Specimen chapters
are sent free to anyone asking for
them. 1t Is source ofamazement TO
look through one of the Revolution Ga
page Catalogues (sent free to any
applicant), and note the literary
riches to be secured almost "for a
song" II you haye never seen a
catalogue, or have seen none recently,
it is worth while to write a postal
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bargains are offered during the sum-
mer months. Address John b. Alden,
Publisher, 1893 Pearl st., New York,
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Horace Gap.--Jefferson Co.

Martinsburg had rustling old cele-
bration of the Glorious Fourth
"Templar took in what he could
hold of it.
We had the pleasure of exchanging
greetings with "Nom de Plume," Of
New Haven, on the Fourth. hope
that he will continue his interesting
correspondence.
Two colored persons were baptised
by immersion in Mr.. Bakers mill
pond, last Sabbath afternoon Rev.
Mr.. Gibson officiating. The persons
baptised had recently joined the New
School Baptist Church, (colored) at
Kearneysville. Quite a number of
persons were present to witness the
ceremony.
Bathing in the Opequon near here
on the Sabbath day has become al
most a nuisance.
Last Sunday John MOrningstar
came near drowning while bathing,
but was rescued by John Chapman
who was near by and went to his
assistance.
The Board of Education, of Middle
way District, met at "GridirOn Acad-
envy" yesterday morning. The fol-
lowing gentlemen were appointed
trustees: Messrs. M. B. Miller and
Mr.. Tucker for Kearneysville; Mr..
James Benner for Leetown, and Mr..
Frank Thomas Watson for Middle
way. Mr.. Frank Homsher, of Kear-
neysville, was chosen Secretary
The next meeting of the Board will
be at the "Gridiron Academy" on
Saturday, July 9th, 1887.
Mr.. John Blue has the best field of
wheat in this vicinity: Mr.. Charles
o. Payne leads on hay, but Sheriff
Baker takes the cake for getting over
the ground with binder, he having
cut IS acres of wheat in one day.
Mrs. Eugene Baker has returned
home from protracted visit among
relatives and friends in Virginia.
Mr.. Rush Logic is home from
Hampden Sidney College, where he
has made fine record for scholarship
during the past year.
Vegetation needs rain just now and
the supply of water in ponds is get
ting low.
July 5th, 1887. TEMPLAR.
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HARD TO UNDERsTAND.--1t is
hard to understand why thousands Of
honest, industrious and worthy peo-
pie, white and colored, struggle along
year after year, without receiving no.
tice or encouragement from any
source; while here and there some
favored schemer, dead-beat, WON'T
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. carry-his-
head-high, white and black, is taken
up on the shoulders and carried
along; and as for privileges, they
have the run of the town, and better
people have to stand back, and be
insulted and injured in business and
reputation. Honest merit wins in
the end, but for the time there are
exceptions. 1t may be that, like the
vultures, there is use for them, and
that their company becomes agree
able and useful in proportion to their
capacity for containing moral rotten
ness. To disgorge or not disgorge,
may be a question that can be best
answered by those most interested
We can't attempt to answer that
which we CAN'T UNDERSTAND.